The Columbia Basin Herald (Moses Lake) supports ending “Title-Only” bills in the Washington Legislature. This political tactic, often used by the Democrats in Olympia, is a non-transparent method to get around requirements established in the Washington Constitution. As the CBH editorial states, “The state legislature is no place for games. The democratic process allows citizens to be active participants in the legislative process and we believe it is time for lawmakers to adhere to democratic principles and ban title-only bills outright.” (Columbia Basin Herald)

Experts say use of marijuana is now greater in the Puget Sound region than it is in Amsterdam. Studying sewage water, researchers from the University of Puget Sound and the University of Washington have determined that between December 2013 – December 2016, the use of cannabis has doubled in the region. (Bellingham Herald)

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant has lost some of her friends who have been with her in previous elections. On Wednesday evening, Sawant’s opponent, Zachary DeWolf, received the endorsement of the King County Labor Council.  DeWolf, has also received the support of three chapters of the Teamsters, SEIU 775, and Ironworkers 86 as well as endorsements from Teresa Mosqueda and Lorena González, Seattle’s two “At-Large” councilmembers. (Crosscut)

In preparation of the inevitable brushfire, firefighters on Thursday dug fire lines south of Malaga (about 10 miles north of Vantage). This act is being repeated throughout Central Washington to stop brush from rapidly spreading fire, as it has in recent years. (Wenatchee World)

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